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(With a Little Help from Bonkers 🤖🎨) If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’m aiming for the stars — or more specifically, Imagineering HQ. That’s right: I’m preparing to apply for my dream job as a Disney artist. It’s a huge dream, but with decades of artwork behind me, a fierce creative spirit, and my AI assistant Bonkers at my side, I’m finally making it happen. Together, we reviewed my archive and selected the top 15 pieces for my Disney portfolio. These works showcase storytelling, character, emotion, imagination, and my ability to bring both traditional and digital worlds...

To save time and patience, I was able to team up with my AI assistant, Bonkers (aka ChatGPT), to create a one-page master resume that combines both my art and job histories. Not only that, but we crafted a cover letter designed to open the gates to the Magic Kingdom—or at least the creative corridors of Disney Imagineering. This is my dream job. And today, I took a giant step forward. Below are the first drafts of my Disney Imagineering cover letter and resume. Cover Letter – First Draft Dan JoyceAnaheim, CA(657) 445-9669danjoyce.dj@gmail.comwww.danjoyceart.com April 14, 2025 Disney ImagineeringCreative Talent Recruitment500...

Hey everyone, I’m putting this post out there because I could really use the support of my fellow artists right now. I haven’t heard back from my former teachers, and I’m on a mission that means everything to me — applying for a graphic artist position at Disney. My dream job. Possibly in their entertainment division, which is highly competitive. But I’m not giving up. To give myself the best shot, I need to work with a professional artist who can help review my website, refine my resume, and put together a solid physical portfolio. I probably have a good...

I’ve officially got my account set up with the Disney Imagineering job board. That’s one small click for mankind, one giant leap for a dreamer like me. Next step? Updating and uploading my resume—which is basically an artistic autobiography at this point. I’m spending the rest of the day doing something equally important… trying on clothes. Yep, because Mickey’s not going to hire a guy who shows up in 10-year-old jeans and a concert tee (even if it's vintage). Thankfully, I’ve got someone in my corner—Jacki. Her support and the clothes she donated are helping me feel like I actually...

So here’s the latest in my quest for that magical, golden ticket into Disney Imagineering… As you know, I’ve got two resumes floating around—one for my artistic side (complete with gallery shows, comic art, and my illustrated books) and one for “regular” jobs (you know, the ones that pay you to show up and don’t involve glitter). But Disney doesn’t want two versions of me—they want the best version of me. So, it’s time to merge those worlds into one resume worthy of the Mouse House. I spoke to my caseworker at the clinic, and he’s setting me up with...